Marion County, IN Highlights

Education

The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.

Educational Attainment

1970

1980

1990

2000

2016

Total Population 25 and Older

419,574

444,056

511,309

553,459

608,059

Less than 9th Grade

97,426

65,588

35,047

25,594

29,626

9th to 12th, No Diploma

89,898

78,852

83,553

76,002

57,594

High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)

139,866

163,470

158,958

163,991

171,007

Some College, No Degree

97,003

116,462

128,831

Associate Degree

27,131

30,860

44,536

Bachelors Degree

70,315

92,419

115,366

Graduate or Professional Degree*

39,302

48,131

61,099

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees

High School Graduates Going on to Higher Education

2005

2006

2007

2008

Total Graduates

6,820

7,743

7,771

7,656

Total to Higher Education

5,756

6,689

6,682

6,493

Four-Year Institution

4,520

5,179

5,022

4,828

Two-Year Institution

814

1,051

1,280

1,225

Vocational/Tech.

422

459

380

440

Military

169

185

146

136

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Educational Attainment in 2000 and 2016

2000

Pct. ofPop. 25+

2015

Pct. ofPop. 25+

Total Population 25+

553,459

100.0%

608,059

100.0%

Less than 9th Grade

25,594

4.6%

29,626

4.9%

9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma

76,002

13.7%

57,594

9.5%

High School Graduate (incl. equivalency)

163,991

29.6%

171,007

28.1%

Some College, No Degree

116,462

21.0%

128,831

21.2%

Associate's Degree

30,860

5.6%

44,536

7.3%

Bachelor's Degree

92,419

16.7%

115,366

19.0%

Graduate or Professional Degree**

48,131

8.7%

61,099

10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 year estimates.*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees